Gang shootout on I-20 injures six people, including two innocent bystanders
The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred late Friday night along the eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 near Hemphill Street in south Fort Worth. At least two 9-1-1 calls came into Fort Worth dispatch around 10:15pm of a shooting in the area of I-20 and I35W: one from a resident who was injured and another from someone who stated multiple people had been injured.
Officials say two vehicles, both occupied by multiple people, were traveling eastbound along the SW Loop when a shootout occurred between the occupants. Several shots were exchanged as the vehicles drove along the highway. One vehicle exited the highway and stopped along the service road. The other sped off.
During the shootout, an innocent driver in an unrelated vehicle was shot. A stray bullet also injured a man who was sitting in his house along the service road of the highway (California Parkway).
Police say a total of six people were shot, including the two innocent bystanders. One of the victims was shot in the head and transported from the scene with life-threatening injuries. According to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner, he died early this morning. He has been identified as a 19-year-old male from Watauga.
Some of the five other victims sustained serious injuries, but Fort Worth police say none are life-threatening.
A photo from the scene shows one vehicle riddled with bullets, broken glass, and punctured tires.
The suspects are known to police and currently on the run. Police believe this was a gang related incident.
